10. Da Nang – Vietnam
Surprised? Surely you would never have expected to find a Vietnamese city in this ranking, but that’s because of the distortional image we’ve for the country. Surely when you read the name you might think of bombs, religious conflicts and constant wars, right? Fortunately, after investigating deeply we’re glad to be wrong about this place and surprised by the wonderful Da Nang.
This city is one of the four most important cities in the country, highlighted by the largest port in the nation on the shores of the China Sea and by its high annual tourist demand, this is because, if you pay attention, you’ll realize that it’s an incomparable paradise. The official language of this country is Vietnamese, but thanks to the tourist market in the country, most of the population speaks English.
As for the Vietnamese, they’re hardworking, simple and hospitable people, always transmitting warmth to the foreigners who visit their lands. It’s very common to see streets full of bicycles (one of the favorite transports of the Vietnamese) and to hear laughter in every corner, since it is very difficult not to find a native with a smile on their face. Vietnamese are very spiritual people and preach in their daily lives, to such an extent that most of the population professes Buddhism, a non-theistic religion characteristic of the Asian continent.
As for the cost of living, Da Nang is extremely accessible with a minimum salary of 800 euros without a professional title and one-room apartment rentals in semi-central areas starting at 350 euros per month.
Regarding its climate, this is a tropical city, therefore its winters are short and not cold, and its summers are hot, humid and very rainy. The average temperature of Da Nang is between 19°C and 35°C.